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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure that relates body weight to height. BMI is sometimes used to measure total body fat and whether a person is a healthy weight. Excess body fat is linked to an increased risk of some diseases including heart disease and some cancers.

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Higher avocado intake associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease in US adults

Higher avocado intake associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease in US adults

1 Apr 2022
Results of Phase 3 Nanocovax SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trial suggest robust effectiveness

Results of Phase 3 Nanocovax SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trial suggest robust effectiveness

29 Mar 2022
CDK6: a potential drug target for severe COVID-19

CDK6: a potential drug target for severe COVID-19

27 Mar 2022
Clinical determinants of post-COVID-19 thromboembolism

Clinical determinants of post-COVID-19 thromboembolism

27 Mar 2022
Evusheld™ found to poorly neutralize Omicron in kidney transplant patients

Evusheld™ found to poorly neutralize Omicron in kidney transplant patients

25 Mar 2022
Study investigates incident diabetes burden and risk in post-acute COVID-19 patients

Study investigates incident diabetes burden and risk in post-acute COVID-19 patients

25 Mar 2022
Prevalence of organ impairment in Long COVID patients 6 and 12 months after initial symptoms

Prevalence of organ impairment in Long COVID patients 6 and 12 months after initial symptoms

24 Mar 2022
Influence of vitamin D and age on first SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose efficacy

Influence of vitamin D and age on first SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose efficacy

21 Mar 2022
BNT162b2 booster vaccination induces robust humoral and cellular immune responses

BNT162b2 booster vaccination induces robust humoral and cellular immune responses

17 Mar 2022
Biomarkers to identify SARS-CoV-2 patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation

Biomarkers to identify SARS-CoV-2 patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation

17 Mar 2022
No excess mortality observed in long-term care residents who survived acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

No excess mortality observed in long-term care residents who survived acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

16 Mar 2022
The effects of anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies on pregnant and postpartum women

The effects of anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies on pregnant and postpartum women

16 Mar 2022
Study evaluates monoclonal antibody treatment for pregnant COVID-19 patients

Study evaluates monoclonal antibody treatment for pregnant COVID-19 patients

16 Mar 2022
Good glycemic control in SARS-CoV-2 vaccinated type 2 diabetic patients reduces risk of breakthrough infection

Good glycemic control in SARS-CoV-2 vaccinated type 2 diabetic patients reduces risk of breakthrough infection

15 Mar 2022
Maternal and neonatal outcomes during UK's SARS-CoV-2 Omicron wave

Maternal and neonatal outcomes during UK's SARS-CoV-2 Omicron wave

15 Mar 2022
Anti-spike IgG dynamics after 2nd BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine dose in Japanese health care workers

Anti-spike IgG dynamics after 2nd BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine dose in Japanese health care workers

15 Mar 2022
Study evaluates efficacy of isotretinoin in improving COVID-19 outcomes

Study evaluates efficacy of isotretinoin in improving COVID-19 outcomes

14 Mar 2022
Factors influencing cross-protective serological immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants in Asians

Factors influencing cross-protective serological immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants in Asians

14 Mar 2022
Serious mental illness associated with increased cardiovascular risk in young adults

Serious mental illness associated with increased cardiovascular risk in young adults

9 Mar 2022
Study demonstrates links between student discomfort and school-based weight measurements

Study demonstrates links between student discomfort and school-based weight measurements

9 Mar 2022

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